Police launch murder probe after fatal stabbing in Great Yarmouth

Police were called to Great Yarmouth seafront on Wednesday afternoon

A murder investigation has begun following a fatal stabbing in a seaside town.

Norfolk Police said emergency services were called to Wellington Road on Great Yarmouth seafront shortly after 12:40 GMT following reports of a disturbance.

Officers arrived to find a man with serious injuries who was pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Multiple police vehicles, including a dog unit and a large number of officers, were seen gathering on on seafront in the afternoon.

A cordon remains in place around a supermarket in St Peter's Road and nearby streets.

Det Insp Dave McCormack said: "A number of police resources, including armed units, were deployed to the scene.

"A murder investigation has been launched and we are in the early stages of our inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident."

News imageMartin Barber/BBC Police cars and armed officers in Great Yarmouth.Martin Barber/BBC
News imageMartin Barber/BBC Street cordoned off in Great Yarmouth.Martin Barber/BBC
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